The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1887-01-16
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0Ativrs vsus In receipt Of IL S<eOOd
Biennial Nsssags Of Govsrnor Adams
20 the LeGislAiars FROM which ws make
tAs following extrets:
,uvR srocK IxTKRLsr.
Next in importance TO OUT great lead
ing industry Is the live stock interest
especially the r.ising Of cattle. Nevada
has the distinction Il -pO-sesirS some
Of the finest cattle ranges in the world.
The many nutrie,ous grasses, notably
the bunehsrAsA which grow on the
mountain sides. sffOrd excellent pastur-
aye for Snmmer. while the many varis-
ties OF saSebrush. which grow every
uhers on the desert plains and rolling
hills. especially the white sage. serve as
excellent Winter food. being considered
by many far superior in strength and
nutrition to any OF the grasses.
Large sums Of money have been eI-
pended by our more enterprising breed
cas- in importing superior stock for the
purpose Of improving the grade Of cat
Tie. While the improvement has been
marked in giving greater size and
weight. It has been found that TIA. i'm
proved cattle are no less admirably
adapted to our varied and extensive
ranges.
ruK So-TKNcE Law.
Some excitement exists among cattle
men caused by the recomnendation OF
the land agent Of the Central Pacific
Railroad Company, that u mo fence
Law" be passed at the present session OF
the Legislature. The newspapers de-
voted to the cattle interest are very
naturally opposed to this recommenda-
ton. and regard the passage of such a
Law as a great blow at the cattle raising
industry. That the passage of u mo.
fence law" would be disastrous L the
prosperity OF our State by causing a
great many herds to be removed from
NiAAih puL ooiuctes AhEIcol uCSEetHAup
= large amount of taxable property. cam
not for Rn instant be doubted. 1t is to
be hoped that the representatives OF the
people will not enact any measure 30
inimical 10 this great interest OF our
State, but will rather foster than de-
stroy SO important a source OF public
revenue.
INTER STATE COMMERCE DILL.
The Interstate Commercc bill, now
pending in Congress, bids fuir to be-
come u law. In that event the people
of this State will, in u measure. find re-
lief from the unjust determinations so
long practiced by the Central Pacific
RAiIrsad Company. l would sugges
that the Legislature memorable our
delegation to Congress to give this
desirable measure their earnest and
hearty support. There can be little
to doubt that the prosperity OF
this State will be greatly enhanced by
the passage OF this bill.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Our public school system is the crown
ing glory OF American stttesmanship.
A government like ours which '.deriyes
Its just power from the consent OF the
governed" presupposes the greatest
possible virtue and intelligence among
the masses. The only safeguard of
Liberty lies in tine virtue and intelli.
gence OF the people. Under our beni-
heert pull lie school system who shall
limit the educational possibilities Of the
people Of a Republic like ours, Gcner
"ns and brave. snd determined to prc.
EerVe their freedom! The bonutifnl
land grants Of the General Government.
the rigid restrictions Of our Constitu.
ton, and the wise legislation OF this
State gave, guarded and increased the
large sums that constitute our Pubic
6ehool Fond. Our people nre to he
congratulated upon this favorable state
OF Affairs, which insures to every
child in this State his heritage 10 a good
education.